By Vince Bobot Over ten years ago as an assistant city attorney, I proposed and developed a strategy to deal with vacant, boarded-up houses in our City. Unfortunately, the need to deal with those vacant homes fell on deaf ears. Now we have a situation where a vacant, boarded-up house may not only destroy an entire block, but a neighborhood as well. For example, in the 2900 … [Read more...] about Vacant, boarded-up houses: What must the City Attorney do about it?
Historical perspectives: Why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Each year a fundamental question arises. Young people especially want to know, "Why do we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?" The following is a brief analysis which can be duplicated and shared with schools, churches, organizations and the media. Early in our country's history, almost all black people came here as slaves. Because people in the South felt they needed cheap … [Read more...] about Historical perspectives: Why we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Greek tragedy meets gospel music at Skylight Music Theatre
The Gospel at Colonus, an exuberant re-telling of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus with an electrifying gospel and blues score, runs January 17-26, 2020 at Skylight Music Theatre in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Featuring soaring voices and thrilling Mississippi Delta blues and gospel music, the musical is a timeless story of compassion and forgiveness set in the context of … [Read more...] about Greek tragedy meets gospel music at Skylight Music Theatre
What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Young Dolph and Key Glock No Rules Tour Tuesday, March 17 7 p.m. Doors / 8 p.m. Show Turner Hall Ballroom 1034 Vel R. Phillips Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53203 Bringing their triumphant trap flexes to the stage, and packing each track with memorable punchlines, the music of Young Dolph and Key Glock practically begs listeners to shout along. The No Rules Tour will provide high … [Read more...] about What’s Happening in Milwaukee
Spring Harbor Senior Apartments in Port Washington Pre-Bid Meeting on January 29
We are accepting proposals in ALL trades. Pre-Bid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday January 29th, 2020 at 10 a.m. Location: Town Place Suites by Marriott 1601 Gateway Dr, Grafton, WI 53024 … [Read more...] about Spring Harbor Senior Apartments in Port Washington Pre-Bid Meeting on January 29
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 16, 2020
Click on the cover image below to view the full newspaper on issuu.com … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue January 16, 2020
MHSI Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center hosts Holiday Dinner Giveaway
On Thursday, December 19, 2019, Milwaukee Health Services, Inc. (MHSI) hosted their 4th Annual Holiday Dinner Giveaway at the Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center, 8200 West Silver Spring Dr. MHSI gave away more than 1,500 Christmas dinners to families that attended, as well as provided free health screenings and flu shots. The event was hosted by Jammin' 98.3 morning … [Read more...] about MHSI Isaac Coggs Heritage Health Center hosts Holiday Dinner Giveaway
The Salvation Army hosts 30th Annual Christmas Family Feast
For the 30th year the Salvation Army of Milwaukee County hosted their annual Christmas Family Feast on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at the Wisconsin Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave. The Salvation Army and their more than 1,400 volunteers served more than 9,000 people at the feast. The menu consisted of turkey, ham, yams, mashed potatoes, green beans, dessert and … [Read more...] about The Salvation Army hosts 30th Annual Christmas Family Feast
Milwaukee’s African American institutions celebrate Kwanzaa
On Thursday, December 26, 2019 the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center St., presented the 2019 opening ceremony of Kwanzaa, an annual celebration of African American culture held from December 26 to January 1, culminating in gift-giving and a feast of faith, called Karamu Ya Imani. It celebrates the seven principles of Kwanzaa, or Nguzo Saba. The first night … [Read more...] about Milwaukee’s African American institutions celebrate Kwanzaa
A-LEGO Wisconsin hosts 4th Annual Darrin Reasby Children’s Savings Club Christmas Party
On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, African American Ladies Empowered to Grow Opportunities (A-LEGO) hosted their 4th Annual Children's Savings Club Christmas Party at the Mother Kathryn Daniels Conference Center; 3500 Mother Daniels Way. This year was special as A-LEGO officially re-christened the group the Darrin Reasby Children's Saving Club, in honor of the late youth … [Read more...] about A-LEGO Wisconsin hosts 4th Annual Darrin Reasby Children’s Savings Club Christmas Party